News: Biodiversity and Sustainability

Read the latest news from the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin

Research

Nearly Half of Latin American Frogs and Toads Are at Risk

A new study shows that nearly half of frog and toad species in Latin America may lose their habitat range by 2050.

A tropical frog ventures out on a stem.

Research

Big Brains and Big Ranges Might Not Save Birds from Climate Change

Global bird sightings from citizen scientists and a view into “climate niches” reveal unexpected risks for some birds.

Two birds perched on branches. The left bird has sleek brownish-gray feathers, a black eye mask, a crest on its head, and yellow-red wing markings. The right bird features speckled brown-gray plumage with bright yellow wing patches and a reddish-brown head.

Features

How UT Students are Fueling Energy Research

From advancing sustainability to enhancing efficiencies, student researchers are a part of UT’s energy story.

Collage imaging featuring solar panel cells, switchgrass bundles and test tube of dye.

Features

Celebrating UT Austin’s First Black Graduate Degree-Holders in Zoology

Making discoveries about health and the natural world were among Oscar Thompson’s and Exalton Delco’s achievements.

Two photos of men in glasses, one dated to the mid-20th Century of a Black man wearing a suit and one more modern of an older gentleman in a home enivornment.

UT Bridging Barriers

RISE and Shine: Cutting-Edge Technology Protecting Life in Texas

Planet Texas 2050 has a project with integrative biology faculty focused on species and ecosystems in the state.

A green jay perches on a moss-covered branch.

Texas Research

Faculty Member Wins University-Wide Research Excellence Award

Vagheesh Narasimhan had an extraordinary achievement in original research, providing clues to human evolution.

A young man in a yellow shirt smiles in a picture framed by graphic elements that speak to science and the UT campus.

Features

Take a Peek into What the Turtles Have Been Up To While They’re Away From the Turtle Pond

As students prepare to go on break, the turtles are away from the main campus, too.

Open mouth turtle

UT News

2024 Hamilton Book Award Grand Prize Goes to David Hillis for Homage to Texas Hill Country’s Biological Diversity

The Biodiversity Center director penned “Armadillos to Ziziphus,” a celebration of life in the Texas Hill Country.

A man in a hat and boots holds binoculars while standing on a rocky point looking over brushland and a sunset.

Announcements

Natural Sciences Welcomes New Faculty Across the College

Familiar faces and newcomers alike are among the 13 newest tenured and tenure-track faculty members joining the college.

New faculty members 2024-2025

Features

Take a Tour of UT Through the Lens of Science

Spots that are a part of The University of Texas at Austin can serve purposes for both science learning and community R&R.

A turtle rests on a cement wall near a pond with the UT Tower reflected in the water.